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Salesperson Denise Huang's Alaska real estate license expired two months ago. She forgot to renew it on time. A client approaches her to list his home, and Denise proceeds to show properties and negotiate on his behalf without disclosing that her license has expired. Under AS 08.88, what is the most serious consequence Denise could face?

Correct Answer

B) Denise may face disciplinary action by AREC, including denial of license reinstatement, and may be subject to criminal penalties for practicing without a license.

Under AS 08.88, practicing real estate without a valid license is a violation of Alaska law that can result in AREC disciplinary action, including denial of reinstatement, as well as criminal penalties. Knowingly practicing without a license and failing to disclose the lapsed status to a client compounds the violation and exposes Denise to the most serious regulatory and legal consequences.

Answer Options
A
Denise may be required to complete additional continuing education hours as a penalty for the late renewal.
B
Denise may face disciplinary action by AREC, including denial of license reinstatement, and may be subject to criminal penalties for practicing without a license.
C
Denise may reinstate her license retroactively by paying a late fee, and her activities during the lapsed period will be deemed valid.
D
Denise's only consequence is that she is ineligible to collect a commission for the transactions conducted during the lapsed period.

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